A couple years ago, we bought some cheap kayaks on a whim at Tractor Supply and decided to take to the water. I had just moved down to South Brooklyn, near Jamaica Bay, and wanted to embrace my new water-adjacent life. I have to say these silly kayaks have been one of the best impulse purchases of all time, and exploring Jamaica Bay by boat has become a favorite hobby.
If you want to get out on the water and kayak the Bay without...
Making your own coasters is a lot of fun and easy to do without resin. You can "fill" them with a collage, a painting, pressed flowers and more. The coasters are made from two 4 inch acrylic discs, which are then stuffed like a sandwich and taped around the edge with copper tape. The copper ages over time and provides a fun effect.
Here's what you'll need to make your own coasters at home.
4 inch acrylic rounds: these are...
If you don't live in NYC or would prefer to Zoom in, here's an updated list of Fall 2024 online classes!
Food Focused
September 8 - Protein Packed and Prepared Breakfast
September 16 - Beginner Knife Skills
September 19 - Cooking with Eggplant 1: Mediterranean
September 23 - Culinary Confidence: A Series of Basic Cooking Skills Classes for Hesitant Cooks
September 26 - Dumplings from Scratch
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As you probably know, we also run a cat rescue named Cat Republic, and we often take in severe medical cases. Pop Pop is our latest sick baby, and we really need everyone's help to continue to treat him.
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Pop Pop is the sweetest old man around - he purrs the second you look at him and loves belly rubs. But poor Pop Pop has been quite sick and needs our help to get...
